CVE-2023-35152: XWiki Platform vulnerable to privilege escalation (PR) from account through like LiveTableResults

Published Jun 20, 2023
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Updated

Impact Any logged in user can add dangerous content in their first name field and see it executed with programming rights. Leading to rights escalation.

Patches The vulnerability has been fixed on XWiki 14.4.8, 14.10.6, and 15.1.

Workarounds The vulnerability can be fixed by applying this patch.

On versions before 13.4-rc-1, the fix needs to be applied on XWiki.Like.Code.LiveTableResultPage.

References - The reported issue https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20611, fixed by https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19900 - The patch https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/6ce2d04a5779e07f6d3ed3f37d4761049b4fc3ac#diff-ef7f8b911bb8e584fda22aac5876a329add35ca0d1d32e0fdb62a439b78cfa49 For more information

If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: Open an issue in Jira XWiki.org Email us at Security Mailing List

Other sources

XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform. Starting in version 12.9-rc-1 and prior to versions 14.4.8, 14.10.6, and 15.1, any logged in user can add dangerous content in their first name field and see it executed with programming rights. Leading to rights escalation. The vulnerability has been fixed on XWiki 14.4.8, 14.10.6, and 15.1. As a workaround, one may apply the patch manually.

MITRE

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-like-ui>=15.0-rc-1<15.1
15.1
maven/org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-like-ui>=14.5<14.10.6
14.10.6
maven/org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-like-ui>=12.9-rc-1<14.4.8
14.4.8
XWiki xwiki>=12.9<14.4.8
XWiki xwiki>=14.10<14.10.6
XWiki xwiki=12.9-rc1
XWiki xwiki=15.0
XWiki xwiki=15.0-rc1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-like-ui to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-like-ui to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.10.6
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-like-ui to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.4.8
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade xwiki-platform to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.4.8
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade xwiki-platform to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.10.6
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade xwiki-platform to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch XWIKI-19900
  8. Configuration

    For XWiki Platform versions before 13.4-rc-1, apply the fix on XWiki.Like.Code.LiveTableResultPage as referenced in the advisory (patch at commit 0993a7ab3c102f9ac37ffe361a83a3dc302c0e45).

    XWiki.Like.Code.LiveTableResultPage patch application = apply fix before 13.4-rc-1 (and per statement: on versions before 13.4-rc-1, apply this patch on XWiki.Like.Code.LiveTableResultPage)
  9. Operational

    If you applied the workaround patch manually (instead of upgrading), ensure it is applied to the affected code path referenced by the advisory for the relevant XWiki versions.

Event History

Jun 20, 2023
Advisory Published
04:46 PM
Jun 23, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:41 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-35152?

CVE-2023-35152 is a vulnerability in XWiki Platform that allows any logged in user to add dangerous content in their first name field and execute it with programming rights, leading to rights escalation.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-35152?

CVE-2023-35152 has a severity score of 8.8 (critical).

3

Which versions of XWiki Platform are affected by CVE-2023-35152?

Versions 12.9-rc-1 to 14.4.8, 14.10.6, 15.0, and 15.0-rc1 of XWiki Platform are affected by CVE-2023-35152.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-35152?

To fix CVE-2023-35152, you should upgrade to XWiki Platform versions 14.4.8, 14.10.6, 15.0, or 15.0-rc1.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2023-35152?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2023-35152 at the following references: [Link 1](https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/0993a7ab3c102f9ac37ffe361a83a3dc302c0e45#diff-0b51114cb27f7a5c599cf40c59d658eae6ddc5c0836532c3b35e163f40a4854fR39), [Link 2](https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/6ce2d04a5779e07f6d3ed3f37d4761049b4fc3ac#diff-ef7f8b911bb8e584fda22aac5876a329add35ca0d1d32e0fdb62a439b78cfa49), [Link 3](https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-rf8j-q39g-7xfm).

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